Question

Sammy incorrectly solves the equation 1 /3(x+9)=8. Her work is shown below. a. Which step shows an error based on the equation only from the previous step? Select all that apply. A Step 1: 1/3x + 9 = 8 B Step 2: 1/3x = 8 + 9 C Step 3: 1/3x = 17 D Step 4: x = 17 / 3 E Step 5: x = 5 2/3

Answer 1

15

Explanation:

Answer 2

First step is incorrect

Explanation:

Just from the very first step Sammy got an incorrect distributive property performed. The factor 1/3 should multiply both terms of the binomial in parenthesis: "x", and also "9", rendering 1/3 x + 3